SHARK WARNING FOR CAPE TOWN RESIDENTS

Sharks have discovered that a free meal awaits them near the shore of Long beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town after a Bryde Whale’s carcass was swept to the beach on Monday.

The washed up whale drew the attention of puzzled onlookers on Monday.

Gully sharks were also sighted in their circle on Tuesday.

Cape Town’s solid waste management officials have been deployed to Long Beach in Kommetjie, Cape Town.

This unfortunate event has made the region extremely dangerous, as ‘increased shark activity’ has been reported off the coast.

The predators have been touting the area where the whale was washed up to and all paddlers and surfers have been advised to make use of an alternative beach until the whale carcass is off sight.

NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon in a statement said:

Kommetjie and Noordhoek residents in the Cape Peninsula are on high alert, and the operation to remove the whale begins on Tuesday,

CAUTION: A Brydes whale carcass has washed up at Longbeach, Kommetjie and a drone has spotted a number of sharks (unknown species) in the area. Water users are advised to exercise extreme caution and use an alternative beach until the carcass is removed tomorrow. #BeSharkSmart pic.twitter.com/Exb1LZEEIx

— Shark Spotters (@SharkSpotters) August 10, 2020